Question

Reaction of $PbO$ and Carbon
$PbO+C\to Pb+CO$

• A. here carbon is reducing agent
• B. here $Pb$ is oxidizing agent
• C. Both a & b
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both a & b

Therefore, $PbO$ is reduced so it is a oxidising agent and $C$ is oxidised so it is a reducing agent.(Refer to image )